I gave a talk last week about Using Code as a Design tool, and the feedback and discussions that came out of it were amazing. One great question I got, and had not considered, is how can a new designer use code as a design tool?
Category: Code & Development
It took about 3-4 weeks of preparation but the result was well worth it. Speaking at UX ChCh was great fun and great discussions came out of it, using code as a design tool.
A key factor in communicating a design is also making sure a design tool like Figma is used to communicate features to developers. Is Dev Mode up to the task?
A key factor in communicating a design is also making sure the user stories are clear and up to date. Then developers can build it.
Instead of code handoffs, the styleguide is the place where design and code meet, so use it to your advantage.
To succeed as a UX designer, be aware of your surroundings and the tech that you’re designing for. Understand your technological environment to design for users.
APIs are products, and their usability matters. Use Design Thinking to design APIs.